An air conditioner lasts on average 15 to 30 years. Exactly how long depends mainly on the type of air conditioner, how intensively you use it, and how well it is maintained. A split air conditioner that only runs in the summer can last 20 to 30 years. With intensive use for both cooling and heating, the lifespan is more likely around 15 years.
Maintenance also plays a major role. A clean and well-maintained system works more efficiently and is less likely to malfunction.
Average lifespan of an air conditioner
In general, you can expect a lifespan of approximately 15 to 30 years for an air conditioner.
The more intensive the use, the shorter the lifespan usually becomes:
- Cooling only in the summer: about 20 to 30 years.
- Cooling and heating throughout the year: on average around 15 years.
- Daily and intensive use: around 10 to 15 years.
Especially split air conditioners can last a long time with limited use and good maintenance.
How long does an air conditioner last by type?
There are clear differences between different types of air conditioners.
Split air conditioner
A well-maintained split air conditioner can last on average 15 to 30 years. How often the system runs has a great influence.
If the air conditioner is also used for heating in winter, the system runs significantly more hours and the lifespan may be shorter.
Portable air conditioner
A portable air conditioner generally has a shorter lifespan. Expect about 5 to 10 years.
This difference is partly due to more intensive use and the build quality of portable systems, according to Klimaatdienst.
What factors determine the lifespan of an air conditioner?
The age of an air conditioner is mainly determined by three factors: use, maintenance, and the conditions in which the system operates.
1. How intensively do you use the air conditioner?
The more often an air conditioner runs, the greater the wear and tear.
A system that is only used during warm summer days is much less stressed than an air conditioner used all year round for cooling and heating.
Wise use also helps. For example, keep windows and doors closed when the air conditioner is on, so the system does not have to work unnecessarily hard.
2. Maintenance of the air conditioner
Good maintenance is important for a long lifespan.
Think for example of:
- regularly cleaning filters;
- periodically having the installation checked;
- checking whether the system is functioning technically well;
- having maintenance carried out when a split air conditioner is used intensively.
By addressing dirt and technical problems in time, you prevent the air conditioner from being unnecessarily heavily loaded.
3. Temperature differences
Large temperature differences can also affect the load on an air conditioner.
The harder the system has to work to reach the desired indoor temperature, the more intensively it is used. A as stable as possible indoor temperature therefore helps to limit unnecessary load.
When is an air conditioner due for replacement?
Age alone is not a reason to replace an air conditioner immediately. Pay particular attention to how the system performs.
A number of signals may indicate that inspection, repair, or replacement is needed:
The air conditioner cools or heats less effectively
Does it take longer and longer for a room to reach the desired temperature? Then there may be wear or a technical problem.
Energy consumption increases
An air conditioner that works less efficiently may need more energy to achieve the same result.
A noticeable increase in consumption can therefore be a reason to have the installation checked.
Leaks or unusual noises
Leaks or unusual noises are signs that something is not functioning properly. In that case, have the installation checked before the problem gets worse.
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source: https://klimaatdienst.nl/kennisbank/hoe-lang-gaat-een-airco-mee/
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